320 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 1472258223
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HEADLINE
Publication date: 03 May 2018
Description
In 1976, Dana dreams of being a writer. In 1815, she is assumed a slave. When Dana first meets Rufus on a Maryland plantation, he's drowning. She saves his life - and it will happen again and again. Neither of them understands his power to s...
Community Reviews Summary of 21,710 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
tense 65%
challenging 55%
sad 45%
reflective 39%
adventurous 32%
informative 22%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide320 pages • first pub 1979 (editions)
ISBN/UID: 1472258223
Format: Paperback
Language: English
Publisher: HEADLINE
Publication date: 03 May 2018
Description
In 1976, Dana dreams of being a writer. In 1815, she is assumed a slave. When Dana first meets Rufus on a Maryland plantation, he's drowning. She saves his life - and it will happen again and again. Neither of them understands his power to s...
Community Reviews Summary of 21,710 reviews
Moods
emotional 68%
tense 65%
challenging 55%
sad 45%
reflective 39%
adventurous 32%
informative 22%
mysterious 17%
inspiring 5%
hopeful 4%
Pace
fast 34%
slow 4%
Plot- or character-driven?
A mix: 57% | Character: 25% | Plot: 16%Strong character development?
Yes: 66% | It's complicated: 26% | No: 6%Loveable characters?
It's complicated: 68% | Yes: 20% | No: 10%Diverse cast of characters?
Yes: 91% | It's complicated: 5% | No: 1%Flaws of characters a main focus?
Yes: 55% | It's complicated: 21% | No: 20% | N/A: 1%Average rating
Content Warnings
Submitted by users as part of their reviews
Graphic
Slavery, Racism, Racial slursModerate
Rape, Sexual assault, Suicide